United States of America (USA) HVAC News & Trends

Yaskawa America, Inc. will exhibit at the AHR Expo, January 31 – February 2, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visitors to booth#C1358 (Central Hall) can expect to see the company’s complete range of HVAC drives, including new variations of the HV600. Show attendees are also invited to attend education sessions with top Yaskawa product experts. Booth Highlights: 1) HV600: A variable-speed drive engineered for use in HVAC building automation applications requiring reliable...

enVerid Systems, the front-runner in sustainable indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions, will exhibit in booth #C5146 at the 2022 AHR Expo showcasing its full line of HVAC Load Reduction® (HLR®) air cleaning modules. Powered by Sorbent Ventilation Technology™ (SVT™), enVerid’s HLR modules safely remove carbon dioxide, ozone, formaldehyde, and a wide range of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from indoor air so that ventilation rates can be optimized to improve energy effic...

Emerson will be showcasing its innovative solutions and award finalist products at the 2022 AHR Expo in Las Vegas starting January 31 through February 2. The company’s focus at AHR Expo will be around sustainable solutions that are reducing global impact while redefining comfort, efficiency, performance, and safety in the HVACR industry. Emerson’s booth will highlight solutions aimed at helping contractors and OEMs achieve regulatory requirements with ease and meeting the need for h...

Modine Coatings, a division of Modine Manufacturing Company, a pioneer in corrosion-resistant coatings technology in the HVAC industry, will showcase their innovative GulfCoat™ technology during the AHR Expo from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2. Known for their ElectroFin® E-Coat and Insitu® Spray Applied Coatings, Modine will unveil GulfCoat™ AM anti-microbial and GulfCoat™ Circuit Shield products at booth C3524 during the event. GulfCoat™ AM antimicrobial coil coating The...

Building Talent Foundation (BTF) has announced the main findings of a residential construction workforce engagement study designed to probe into tradespeople opinions about their career plans. To improve industry strategies for building talent retention, BTF launched the survey with the support of Leading Builders of America (LBA). Amid increasing competition for frontline workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, BTF and LBA sought to better understand the current levels of engagement and prioriti...

Bluon, Inc., a fast-growing company with a mission to increase the capacity, performance, and GMV of the HVAC-R industry by empowering its technicians, has received the top software innovation award ahead of the 2022 AHR Expo. The Expo is the HVAC-R industry’s premier event and the award is sponsored by ASHRAE and AHRI, the global standards for HVAC-R. Bluon’s support platform is a revolutionary mobile app that makes HVAC technicians in the field more effective, more efficient, and...

Rapid Water Technologies will introduce its patent-pending Nanobubble Generators to the Power Generation and HVACR industries at two national trade shows in 2022. The innovative Nanobubble Generators naturally remove and prevent the buildup of biofilm and other deposits in commercial and industrial water use. When Rapid Water Technologies Nanobubble Generators are installed on cooling towers and heat exchangers, they transform the noncondensable gases that already exist in the water into millio...

Among its HVACR controls solutions, Robertshaw® will feature the industry’s largest selection of hot surface ignitors, including its IgnitorPro™ universal silicon nitride line, in Booth C3518 at the International Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Exposition (AHR Expo) in Las Vegas January 31– February 2, 2022. One-Stop Source for ignitors Robertshaw is an HVAC contractors’ One-Stop Source for ignitors, from direct replacements for many leading furnace OEMs&rs...

Variable frequency drive technology used to control and create efficient and energy-saving HVAC-R systems will be on show at this month’s AHR Expo 2022 in Las Vegas. Invertek Drives will be showcasing its Optidrive range of VFDs at stand C1380 at the Las Vegas Convention Center between 31 January and 2 February. It will highlight the Optidrive E3, Optidrive Eco, Coolvert, and Compact 2, which are used in a range of HVAC-R applications. The Optidrive Eco is used in HVAC building services a...

The Engineered Solutions division of Cooney Technologies is set to introduce the ultra-efficient Cooney Thermo-Pack at booth C3949 during the 2022 AHR Expo in Las Vegas, NV. shell & coil technology Offering heat exchange solutions for both heating hot water and domestic water applications, the Thermo-Pack utilizes shell & coil technology to subcool condensate and provide steam energy savings while reducing flash steam losses. The durable 316L stainless steel shell and coil heat exchan...

Robertshaw® will give International Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Exposition (AHR Expo) attendees a first-hand look at its new simple and economical, yet powerful, line of pro-series wall thermostats in Booth C3518 in Las Vegas January 31–February 2, 2022. Eight models comprise the Pro-Series, enabling wholesale distributors to minimize inventory and contractors to limit their truck stock. At the same time, contractors won’t be overwhelmed with choices of models. Yet...

At the 2022 AHR Expo, exhibitor J2 Innovations will be asking HVAC manufacturers to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact on buildings’ energy profiles. Currently, HVAC accounts for 45% of total building energy consumption, with 65% of this in the plant room alone1, so optimizing and controlling the plant room holistically provides outstanding savings. Controlling the supply and demand J2 believes that manufacturers should go far beyond optimizing their equipment and expand...

GE Appliances, a Haier company, Air and Water Solutions, is introducing its first atmospheric gas water heater line at the 2022 Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Expo (AHR Booth N8106). point-of-use water heaters With the RealMAX™ launch, Air & Water Solutions can offer distributors a comprehensive portfolio of atmospheric gas, electric, tankless, and point-of-use water heaters in a variety of capacities. RealMAX products, made in a state-of-the-art production facility in C...

AHR Expo was back in a big way for 2022, reflecting a dynamic industry that not only survived the pandemic but has found new ways to thrive. Technical developments on display in Las Vegas spanned traditional product categories, which continued to display new levels of innovation in a mature market. Also reflecting progress were new digital offerings that increase control and efficiency of HVAC products and link them to the expanding world of data.  Omar Tabba, the Chief Product Officer at...

A 4-Star Hotel & Resort located in South Florida unveiled a $1.5 billion expansion in 2020 boasting more than 1,200 luxury guest rooms in three hotel towers, and a large entertainment venue seating more than 7,000. The Concern: The resort had complaints about musty odors and microbial issues within the chilled water Fan Coil Units (FCU’s) in the older section of the resort. Additional fouling was also the result of recent construction projects at the hotel. PURE-Steam Coil Cleaning...

Carrier Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO: 6502) ownership stake in Toshiba Carrier Corporation (TCC), a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) and light commercial HVAC joint venture with Carrier. The planned acquisition will strengthen Carrier’s position in one of the fastest-growing HVAC segments, as well as scale its global VRF product p...

Trimble has announced an innovative mixed-reality solution for construction layout, with the introduction of the FieldLink MR app. Built on the powerful Trimble Connect collaboration platform, Trimble FieldLink MR offers a completely new way to perform construction layout, enabling professionals to quickly navigate to tasks on the jobsite, getting more done in less time. The app runs on the Trimble XR10 with HoloLens 2, a hardhat-integrated mixed-reality device. Trimble FieldLink MR Trimble w...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced a new size range of design envelope permanent magnet pumps that are engineered to deliver 20% lower operating costs than variable speed pumps with standard induction motors. The new pumps are available with motors ranging from15 hp to 50 hp, and operate at NEMA Ultra-Premium Efficiency levels that exceed the efficiency targets of both the US Department of Energy and the European Union. Expensive competing model “Better performance at higher RPMs...

Advanced new Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS) from LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA received special recognition for innovation at AHR Expo®. Two LG split DOAS models were singled out as 2022 AHR Innovation Award finalists by a panel of third-party ASHRAE® member judges who evaluated award entries based on their innovative design, creativity, application, value, and market impact. Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation Of keen interest to the industry experts, LG’s DOAS unit...

LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA has introduced a new LG Inverter Scroll Heat Pump Chiller (ISHPC), directing the market forward by providing new levels of high performance and increased efficiency in the heat pump air-cooled chiller category. variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology By marrying key design attributes of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology with chilled water production, LG is raising the standard for air-cooled chillers with a robust set of high-performance feature...

Air conditioning technologies pioneer LG Electronics USA is showcasing its robust 2022 lineup of commercial, light commercial, and residential HVAC solutions including industry-pioneering Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology, the latest energy-efficient heat pump options, indoor air quality solutions, and flexible building automation and connectivity products at the 2022 AHR Expo® in Las Vegas. LG’s Inverter Scroll Heat Pump Chiller One of the key highlights is the officia...

The 650 room AAA Four-Diamond award–winning resort hotel built in the 1970’s faced declining HVAC capacity over the years, musty odors emanating from the AHU’s, and increase maintenance call back requests reducing the guest experience. Resort management Resort management was faced with the task of either replacing the aging HVAC equipment or finding the most qualified, competent environmental contractor to restore the equipment back to like-new condition without having to per...

Bosch Thermotechnology, a global source of high-quality heating, cooling, and hot water systems announced the lineup of products that will be featured at its 2022 AHR Expo booth #N9717. Debuting at the Bosch booth are two new versions within the IDS Family, IDS Premium Connected and IDS Light, and the third generation of the Climate 5000 ductless system mini-split heat pump. All three products are set to become available to the market in the first half of 2022. Inverter Ducted Split Light comp...

A prominent, AAA Four-Diamond, resort hotel built in the 70’s reported declines in HVAC capacity across the chilled water fan coil units in its 650 rooms. In addition to performance degradation, increased maintenance call back requests and musty odors were impacting guest experience. Both corporate and facility management weighed the costs/benefits of either replacing the aging units or restoring the equipment with the most effective process to improve operating efficiency and indoor air...

Jobber, the provider of home service management software released its latest Home Service Economic Report: 2021 Review. The report features expert insights and proprietary data aggregated from more than 160,000 residential cleaners, landscapers, HVAC technicians, window washers, plumbers, and more, who use Jobber. “The performance of the Home Service category has made the trades an attractive option for entrepreneurs, those seeking a career change, and young adults entering the...

Kirriemuir-based AAD Transport has taken delivery of four new trailers mounted with Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 MT (multi-temperature) refrigeration units. Impressed by its quiet operation and excellent sustainability credentials, this is the second time the company has specified Carrier Transicold’s ultra-efficient trailer system. Carrier Transicold is a part of the Carrier Global Corporation, the renowned global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and col...

Control Valves provide reliable process flow control to many processes throughout your facility.  This type of valve is always very close to the final step of the process, and is key in delivering dependable flow right to the process. Freeze-ups occur on control valves all year long.  Many think that just cold weather is the cause of valve freeze-ups.  Not always the case.  Many processes require higher temperatures in order to work properly. For example, a line in a bread p...

EDF Renewables UK is launching its 2022 apprenticeship scheme, which will offer applicants from all over the country the opportunity to become Onshore & Offshore Wind Turbine Technicians. As part of the scheme, new recruits will spend a year and a half at Tyne Coast College at the Wallsend Campus, before learning the practical elements of the job at a number of EDF Renewables sites. These include operational wind farms such as Dorenell and Fallago Rig Wind Farm in Scotland, and service cent...

Kensa Heat Pumps, the UK’s renowned manufacturer of low carbon ground source heat pumps, has broken production records recently by doubling its output in the past 18 months and is working towards a further twofold increase in capacity by 2023. ground source heat pump Heat pumps have been recognized as vitally important in helping the UK achieve its net carbon zero target, with the government aiming for 600,000 of them to be installed a year by 2028, a significant increase in current mark...

Georgia Institute of Technology (GT) is a globally renowned technology and science university renowned for their deeply-held commitment to improving the human condition. The faculty and students at GT are solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges, such as clean and sustainable energy, disease diagnosis and treatment, and national defense and security, among others. GREEN BUZZ and LEED certification The campus of Georgia Institute of Technology participates in the GREEN BUZZ a...